- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical next steps
- Multilingual support
About Sandra
Sandra 'Sandy' Vado supports people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. She also helps with life transitions, parenting stress, self-esteem, career pressures and ADHD. Sandy works to make it easier to say what matters and to find clearer ways forward.
Sandy uses a straightforward, warm style in sessions. She sets out to build an open space where people can speak without feeling judged. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and practical next steps that fit day-to-day life.
Her background includes nine years of professional experience and the NCPS credential. That experience has involved work with a wide range of problems, including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care topics, and communication or intimacy difficulties.
Sandy draws on approaches that centre the client's experience. That means listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping people notice patterns that affect their relationships and wellbeing. Practical suggestions and small experiments are used alongside talking.
Sessions move at the client’s pace. Sandy will help you decide whether to focus on processing past trauma, strengthening current relationships, or building coping skills for everyday stress. The goal is clearer choices and steadier steps forward, not rushed fixes.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Sandra uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and close relationships shape current patterns. This approach can help people notice how trust and closeness affect their relationships and day-to-day choices.Client-Centred Therapy is about following the client’s lead. The therapist listens, reflects and helps people name what matters to them so they can make their own changes at a pace that feels right.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working through the effects of traumatic experiences. It aims to reduce distressing symptoms and build coping skills for managing memories and triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what to try first, adjusting methods as needs and goals become clearer. This is a shared process that looks for what fits the individual rather than applying one fixed method.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements in the first meeting to make sessions suit daily life and commitments.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Sandra supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting strain and self-esteem challenges among others.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are straightforward and warm, with a focus on listening and practical steps. The aim is to create a space where people can speak openly without judgment.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including attachment issues, abandonment, and recovery from trauma.
What credentials and base location are listed?
The profile records the NCPS credential and practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?
Yes, the profile indicates international clients are accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.